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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published April 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.

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